Summer Permits on Sale Now

Faculty, Staff, and Student Parking:

Parking permits will be required during the summer months to park vehicles in campus parking areas. Any 2013-14 semester or yearly permit will continue to be valid during the upcoming summer months in the surface parking lots at no additional cost.

For example: A Fall 2013 Resident permit will be valid during May-August 2014. A 2013-14 Fac/Staff permit will be valid May-August 2014.

This change allows Augsburg to protect the parking resources as we continue to see an increase in activity and classes held during the summer months.

For those that did not purchase a semester or year-long parking permit during the 2013-14 academic season, a summer parking permit will be required for the May-August summer months of 2014. The summer permit will be $50 regardless of fac/staff/student status, and regardless of when it is purchased, i.e. pro-rating will not be available. Refunds will not be available after two weeks from purchase. The permit will be a one time deduction for fac/staff using payroll deduction as their payment.

Summer permits will go on sale for all of faculty, staff, and students online through Inside Augsburg: Parking Services at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21

Summer Permit for Fac/Staff/Students - $50

Luther & Oren Underground Parking
Those that purchased a full year (Valid: 9/1/13-9/2/14) Oren or Luther parking permit may continue to park in the previously assigned space with your permit clearly visible. Access for those with Spring only permits will expire May 4. Summer contracts are available for purchase per costs listed below. Sales will open on April 21, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Oren Underground Summer: $440, or $110 per month
Luther Underground Summer: $400, or $100 per month

Event/Visitor Parking
Those hosting events or inviting guests to campus should continue to use the Event Parking Request Form and/or the Parking@augsburg.edu email account to request visitor permits or special accommodations. Event/Visitor parking information can be found on the Public Safety website: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/event-parking/

Summer Camp/Conference Parking
Public Safety will be working closely with the Event and Conference Planning team to distribute permits and make appropriate accommodations for those attending camps or conferences on campus throughout the summer.

Back to top

Your Input is Wanted: CLASS Director Search

This week, we will welcome two candidates for the CLASS Office Director position to campus for interviews. Each candidate has been asked to develop a 15-minute presentation discussing the key challenges and opportunities in disability services at a college. After the presentation, audience members will be invited to ask the candidate questions and provide feedback for the search committee. You can help make the search a success by attending the presentation sessions, asking questions, and providing your input.

Please join us for one or more of the interview sessions:

1) Wednesday, April 23 from 11:30-12:30 in OGC 100.
2) Friday, April 25 from 3:15-4:15 in LIN 301.

*Please note that today's (Monday, April 21) presentation has been cancelled. Please see the separate A-mail notice for information about the cancellation.

Back to top

Few Spots Left for 10-Day River Trip

For any students interested in a unique and challenging course on local environmental issues and politics relating to the Mississippi River, there are a few spots still available for POL 241: Environmental and River Politics. The class will start August 23, with a 10-day trip by voyageur canoe down the Mississippi River, meeting with stakeholders and local community members along the way. We will then return to campus and continue our study of local environmental issues and the Twin Cities' relationship to the river. This fall we will partner with the Minneapolis Parks Department on a study of the evolving relationship between park land and the watershed.

Back to top

Pop-Up History Museum: Generation of 1914

A hundred years ago, in August 1914, one of the world's most violent and senseless conflicts began. By the end of World War I, nearly 60 million people had been mobilized, and of those, nearly half wounded or killed.

Marking the centennial of 1914, students in the History capstone and keystone (HIS 480) have pursued extensive research into this period. Our discoveries are shocking, puzzling, sobering, and instructive. In this pop-up exhibit, we share small pieces of our much larger projects.

Please visit the exhibit between April 15 and 29 on the second floor of Lindell Library.

Back to top

Today's CLASS Director Presentation is Cancelled

The candidate for the CLASS Director position who was scheduled to be on campus today has withdrawn from the search. There will be no presentation today.

*Please see the separate A-mail notice for information about the presentations on Wednesday and Friday.

Back to top

TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF regularly offers individual counseling sessions at no additional cost to you.

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Sessions will be:
Tuesday, April 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)

Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as you can.
To sign up call 1-866-843-5640, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CT).

Back to top

HSA Financial Forum Webinars

Do you have a HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save, and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.

You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds, and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account

Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.

Times/Dates the forum is offered:
- Thursday, April 24 - 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 7 - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.

Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439

Back to top

Earth Day Lecture

Please join us for a special lecture entitled, "Where are you going, White Bear Lake? A story of math and groundwater" by Kaisa Taipale. Kaisa will use calculus to explore the well known case of the shrinking of White Bear Lake.
The talk is 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Science 123. Hope to see you there!

Back to top

Unraveling the People Behind the Syrian Revolution

On Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m., join us in the student lounge in Christensen Center to hear Fadia Afashe speak about her experience with the Syrian Revolution. We would be honored to have you join us.

Fadia Afashe was born and raised in Damascus, Syria, and is a nationally established artist who studied with Syrian painter Adnan Abed Al-Rahman and earned degrees in art and criminal law before coming to complete a fellowship at the University of Minnesota in June of 2011. A passionate human rights activist, she developed and wrote the script for the documentary "Suspended," which focused on how Arab rape laws do little to protect women. Since moving to the United States, Fadia has given more than 30 speeches about the revolution and works with her husband, actor Jay Abdo, to raise awareness about the atrocities perpetrated by the Syrian government. The Syrian conflict has resulted in the death of over 150,000 individuals with many more missing, incarcerated, or living as refugees. The situation in Syria is one that has implications on the international economy, migration, human rights, communication and social media, and other topics, with something to offer everyone with a curious, and caring mind for change.

Back to top

No postings

No postings

No postings